plants are to bushy. whats the right way to trim to get light all the way threw.
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cannaculturalist
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Post pics - hard to say without knowing what state she's in right now. Generally lollypopping will clean up the lower part of the plant. Perhaps some topping, LST and or super cropping will help. Otherwise you might want to consider thinning some branches if it's really bad.
SableZen
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Cut off the lower buds.
SnapsProvolone
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Lolipop? Don't prune top stuff that's getting best light just to get a little light to weaker low stuff.
ProdigalSun
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@ StableZen, try cutting the lower buds, but leave the leaf.
SableZen
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That's what I said, did you mean to direct that at the OP?
ProdigalSun
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At anyone. What I've seen people doing, is taking off the lower buds and leaves, leaving only the stem. I like to take the lower buds off, but leave its fan leaf on so that it can be used to fuel the plant.
SpicySativa
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It's looks to me like it's too late to prune that plant. Others will disagree, but I don't do any major cutting after day 14 or so of 12/12. Your plants look closer to 3-4 weeks into the bloom cycle.
I would recommend opening them up a little by tying down the outer branches. Next time, try to prune out the lower sucker shoots BEFORE you start flowering, and then giving them one final cleanup about 2 weeks into bloom.
I would recommend opening them up a little by tying down the outer branches. Next time, try to prune out the lower sucker shoots BEFORE you start flowering, and then giving them one final cleanup about 2 weeks into bloom.
profterpen
New Member
Like this,
Here's three weeks ago:
Same day:
Here it is today:
Still shaping.
Half your leafs.
They call me Bunny
Herb Man
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Well if all your conditions are optimal, you might then be looking at the strains you’re using, some yield higher than others, typically.
It may require some experimentation.
Another idea is to start a grow thread on your next grow, where you can get some feedback on what you are doing, when you are doing it.
Invite some posters you consider knowledgeable and helpful to contribute and that may help shed light on a few areas.
kryptoniteglo
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On your next grow, consider topping for four main colas a la Uncle Ben's Technique. One of the side benefits (besides the even canopy) is that it really opens the plant up, aiding in air circulation.
ProdigalSun
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Ben, On the plant I posted a couple days ago, you'll notice that one of the 4 tops was significantly smaller than the other three. Do you know ow I make it grow more evenly?
